|
7-1-08
Columbia supports a sustainable community
Columbia made recent donations to support Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center, the City of Vancouver/MacArthur Boulevard Master Plan, and Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) at a recent business event. All of the organizations are educating, planning and actively working to make our community more sustainable.
6-30-08
Columbia sponsors Sustainability Conference, GreenFest
Columbia Credit Union is proud to sponsor the 2008 SW Washington Sustainability Conference, July 10 – 12, at the Vancouver Hilton. Keynote speaker Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., will speak about “Our Environmental Destiny.”
6-12-08
Luncheon raises $360,000 for senior meals
As a table sponsor at Loaves and Fishes' Annual Luncheon fundraiser, Columbia Credit Union helped the non-profit raise an unprecedented $360,000 to benefit area seniors.
6-2-08
Yacht event raises $5,300 for Boy Scouts
An evening of food, wine, ship tours and a live auction at Christensen Shipyards in Vancouver raised $5,300 for the Cascade Pacific Council Boy Scouts on May 15.
5-16-08
Columbia pledges support for "Pink Power"
Columbia Credit Union pledged $25,000 to aid in building Southwest Washington Medical Center’s new breast care facility at the recent “Pink Power Strikes Again” fundraiser at Big Al’s Bowling Alley on May 8. Over 650 attendees raised $815,000 – a new record for a single fundraising event in Clark County.
4-29-08
Ten Grands Concert raises $175,000
The “Ten Grands” piano concert raised $175,000 to benefit the Snowman Foundation on April 5. As a sponsor, Columbia Credit Union financially supports The Snowman Foundation’s efforts to promote accessibility to the performing arts in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
4-29-08
Ceremonial tree planted during Arbor Day celebration
The last of 150 trees awarded to the Vancouver Heights neighborhood was planted during Vancouver’s Arbor Day celebration. Columbia sponsored the trees, and Heights was awarded them during the City of Vancouver’s 150th anniversary celebration last fall.
3-27-08
Making prom wishes come true
As a sponsor of Operation Fairy Godmother, Columbia helped collect 2,420 dresses – 400 more than in 2007. Over 1,000 girls
attended to the prom dress extravaganza.
2-25-08
Loaves & Fishes Annual Luncheon
Columbia supports the Loaves & Fishes Annual Luncheon. The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14 at the Oregon Convention Center and benefits the elderly in need.
2-1-08
Prom dreams come true
For many girls and their families, buying a dress for the prom is so far out of reach, it would take a fairy godmother to make it happen. As a sponsor of Operation Fairy Godmother ...
1-31-08
Staff plant trees in Heights
Columbia employees will brave the cold and volunteer their time Saturday, Feb. 9 to plant trees in the Vancouver Heights neighborhood. Last year, the Heights neighborhood was named "Neighborhood of the 150th" in honor of the city of Vancouver’s 150th anniversary celebration.
1-03-08
"Ten Grands" benefit piano concert
Enjoy a concert of ten pianists playing a variety of classical and modern pieces on ten grand pianos! Columbia is once again a sponsor of this annual event to benefit the Snowman Foundation on Saturday, April 5, at 7 p.m. in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland.
12-28-07
Columbia staff make spirits bright for Share
Baskets of food and gifts filled the front lobby at Share’s warehouse when Columbia staff delivered their donated goods this holiday season.
12-20-07
Hometown Celebration
Ridgefield rang in the holidays in style with their Hometown Celebration Dec. 1. This family event had something for everyone and concluded with a tree lighting ceremony at night.
12-20-07
Walk and Knock Wrap Up
The 23rd Annual Walk and Knock brought in 128 tons of food for Clark County food banks. This is up 20 tons from last year’s collection day total!
12-20-07
Festival of Trees event benefits Rotary Foundation
The 2007 Festival of Trees raised $145,000 to benefit programs on behalf of the Vancouver Rotary Foundation.
12-20-07
Columbia helped underwrite CREDC Annual Meeting
New Board members were elected and recognition was given to leaders advancing the economic development of Southwest Washington at the CREDC (Columbia River Economic Council) Annual Meeting.
12-19-07
Enjoy the folk harmonies of Misty River!
Spend the evening with Misty River Feb. 9, and support the programs of the Salmon Creek Kiwanis Club benefitting needy children and families in Clark County.
11-26-07
Opportunities to give abound
You might be a parent, student, employee or a friend, but you’re also a philanthropist if you give time, money or other resources to benefit your community.
11-16-07
YWCA Benefit Luncheon: Keeping Our Children Safer
As an event sponsor, Columbia Credit Union helped raise $144,916 to benefit YWCA programs aiding victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse – many of whom are children.
9-18-07
Celebrate Washougal's "green" revitalization with fun, music
You’re invited to help celebrate the revitalization of downtown Washougal Sept 29. The celebration, which lasts from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., includes a kids’ parade, music from Five Guys Named Moe, family entertainment, food and fireworks.
8-28-07
Columbia raises $9,400 for Relay For Life
This year, Columbia Credit Union employees raised $9,400 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life through an online auction, a carwash and other events. Columbia was recognized as one of the top five fundraising teams for West Clark County.
8-28-07
Passport to Fun takes six-year-old to Legoland
When Carrie Rushton told her first-grader that he’d won a $1,500 trip to anywhere, his reply was classic — Austyn wanted to go to Disneyland. But being a lego enthusiast, Austyn exitedly agreed to use his prize, which Columbia Credit Union sponsored, to take his family to Legoland.
8-22-07
Vote for your favorite neighborhood
Vote for your favorite neighborhood to help the city of Vancouver and Columbia Credit Union honor one association for its members' community spirit and vision for the future. The winning neighborhood will receive 150 trees, $1,000 for beautification, and honorary street signs.
8-01-07
Parade of Homes Aug. 10-26
Thirty years of exceptional home building culminates this summer with the 2007 Clark County Parade of Homes, presented by Columbia’s Home Loan department. This event features top-of-the-line home design and construction by some of the county’s best builders.
6-18-07
YWCA discos for dollars
Big hair, spandex and platform shoes ruled at the YWCA’s “Outta Sight Disco Night!” As an event sponsor, Columbia Credit Union helped raise more than $455,000 to benefit needy youth.
6-8-07
Share-a-Bowl raises $59,000 for homeless
As an event sponsor for Share-A-Bowl, Columbia Credit Union helped raise $59,000 to benefit Share’s homeless shelters, meal programs, outreach services, and transitional housing programs.
6-5-07
CUs For Kids Auction raises over $203,000!
The 2007 Oregon and Washington CUs For Kids Wine Auction recently raised more than $203,000 for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals at the Governor Hotel in Portland.
6-1-07
Columbia presents 2007 Parade of Homes in Ridgefield
Get ideas for your new home or remodeling project at the Parade of Homes Aug. 10-26. Tickets will be on sale at Columbia branches starting in mid July.
6-1-07
Enter to win 150 trees for your neighborhood
Got neighborhood pride? If so your neighborhood could win 150 new trees, $1,000 for beautification, and honorary street signs. Think of the possibilities!
| 
